Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Thanks for posting as well Nick. I'm looking at this with a keen eye as it solves a lot of things I don't like about my neck joint jig. I went the route with insertable templates that work well, but alignment is a PITA.
Nice work there!
J

Yup, from the other hemisphere, Good job Mr. Bob.
Glad to see you all back!
John

Its a link for building your very own Chladni driver for those of you that are so inclined
Be careful, intructables can be very addictive!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechani ... dni-Plate/


John

Such a hoot! I am glad someone had the "sense" to answer the way they did. Gotta draw the line somewhere. That map looks a lot like some county maps here in the states. :lol: OK, I may be exaggerating a bit, but "death valley" is a tourist draw here in California. Oh, and Burning man, next door in N...

Arthur E lived about 90 minutes north of me in Chico, CA. Never went to see him although thought about it many times and always talked myself out of it... http://www.anzlf.com/phpBB2/userpix/244__1.jpg Don't forget his 'horn style' body, with deeper upper bout. Maybe you should have opted for his ac...

My "first book" was Arthur E. Overholtzer's which I got around the same time as David Russell Young's book. I have a 12 string built in DRY's 'style' from 1982-83. The epoxy neck join is fine but has always been neck heavy, go figure with a walnut neck, 12 shallers and that steel bar! :o But the rea...

Dave; I can feel for ya... Perhaps the best course is to wait a bit and see what happens. If the crack remains the same, a splint might be called for if you want to save the top. If it closes up, then perhaps something like Martin suggested will be fine. My money is on the splint, as it looks like a...

kiwigeo wrote:
For those interested heres the technology being used to enable them to locate the well bore thats blowing out with the relief well.

Hope it works and hope it works fast.

Sounds like a whole bunch of serious chit goin on. Haven't found much on the net. Not showing up on:
[url]http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php ... z&lang=eng[/url

I came accross this idea on the internet (Joe Woodworker, I think) Anyway, having been frustrated by the results of cutting thin strips with a sharp edge, I thought I would take a chance and make one. Pretty standard jig stuff, base is 1/2" ply with a simple pine runner that fits smoothly in the tab...

Looking great Nick. Ingenious counterbore. How did you attach the center finder to the cutter?
John

Lillian; As a 'rightie" I can't say this is the right side, but welcome to this side either way. I looked at the Stew-Mac templates trying to understand your problem. You have the templates that use a router/pattern bit??? Since you are using a square I 'm guessing you consider one side of your neck...

I knew H1N1 was scary, but, wooooooah.

Sheriff's girl, no doubt!

Not sure if you gents over there make too much fuss over Halloween, but just in case you 'feel the urge' I came across a costume that might work...
Cheers John

Great big happy birthday mr Hesh...

Just a thought guys, but if you are having problems "tracking down T-track" in the Oz, Maybe try a local metal retailer/distributer. T-track seems to me could be a standard extruded Aluminium product that some metal retailers may be able to stock or order. I used to purchase metals from shops and th...

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Not me, I'm not nervous, not with the USA pokin' holes in the moon tomorrow....
OK, I'll say it; cricky !!! (sp-?)

This is starting to remind me of... reclaimed lake bottom maple block rim might be, all the while pontificating on the quality of their vintage banjo... LOL Rick! :lol: :lol: :lol: 100 years from now someone is going to say those Maton guys sure knew how to build 'em... Ahoy Matey and way to go Kim!

Hey Rick;
I got to read most of it as I'd come in from the shop from time to time. Just down right good stuff. I really enjoyed it. Hope you did too.
John

I'm thinking maybe this can be brought into medi-care in the states. Something to look forward to...

http://moorabbin-glen-eira-leader.where ... iors-week/

You Aussie's are startin' to grow on me...

J

Maybe its just my old eyes, but I'd say if you are going to french polish, why not seal the wenge with shellac and then use the traditional pumice filler? Considering its a rosette as opposed to back & sides, seems like a pretty small task. Looks to me like you did an excellent job on the rosette. V...

In the end, it is not we who decide whether our designs and creations are the best thing since sliced bread, it is the musicians (not collectors) who buy and use our guitars. Who was it that said A good guitar player can make even the worst instrument sound good... Leo Kotke? Rick; if I recall righ...

Wow, that is some pretty amazing pics. About time for some wet weather I'd say. Why is the dust red, volcanic?

PJ2;
Here is the link I used to get started:

http://www.milburnguitars.com/fpbannerframes.html

Explains the process pretty clearly.
J